How many people are on a jury?

• A. 8
• B. 12
• C. 14
• D. 16

Answer: (B)

Jury size determines how many people decide the verdict. The standard in many jurisdictions is a dozen jurors. This number provides enough minds to weigh evidence and reach a fair, representative decision, while still being small enough for effective discussion and timely deliberation. In some contexts you might see smaller juries, like eight or six, or larger ones in different places, but twelve is the traditional and most common size for a typical trial.